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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $19k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $19,000

Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $19k Budget

Hi there – I’m looking to purchase a diamond with the following parameters: Shape: Round or emerald Cut: Ideal Color: D Clarity: VVS1 – IF Carat: 1.5 – 2 Price: $13K – $15K Based on these parameters, what would you suggest in terms of a diamond? Many thanks. Is there a reason for you to …




Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a $17k Budget

Hi, I’d like to find the best available 2 carat round loose stone for around $17,000. Please help! Thanks. I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Stone for Tiffany Style Ring

My fiance and I are looking for an engagement ring, and after reading your reviews, I have decided not to go with a Tiffany ring. I am searching for a diamond that is about 1.5 carats, a very brilliant, light colored one in E, F, or G with ideal cut. As for clarity, I don’t …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Round Cut

First off, thank you so much for taking the time to educate the public on diamonds. I like many younger males am purchasing the love of my life (and soon to be mother of my child) a display of my affection. She is not all picky, but wants something “pretty” and preferably larger then her …


Q&A: Saved from an EGL “Deal” on a 2.74 Ct. Diamond

My girlfriend has put up with me for four years now and it’s way past time to make things official. I know she wants a 2c round cut diamond. Other than that, as long as it looks good, she will be thrilled I finally popped the question. Anyway, I’ve been looking at rings for months …


Q&A: Ideal Princess Cut Diamond for $17-20K Budget

Hi, I found a nice diamond on James Allen, but wanted to show it to you first. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1383491.asp I’ve found your website to be very helpful. My budget is 17-20k. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. …


About the author

Mike Fried Mike Fried Mike Fried has over 25 years experience in the diamond industry working with Leo Schachter Diamonds, Moshe Namdar Diamonds, and joining The Diamond Pro in 2007. He is recognized as an industry expert and has been quoted in publications such as Us, People, Page Six, The Next Web and more.

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